GIS Mapping and Application Development / GIS Expert

Company Description

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as offer rewarding careers for our people locally.

Egis is an organisation with a capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

Job Description

We're looking for a talented GIS Expert to join our organization in Lusail, Qatar. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain sophisticated GIS mapping applications and solutions that drive strategic decision-making across our operations. You will combine your expertise in geospatial analysis with application development skills to create innovative, user-centric GIS solutions that address complex spatial challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about leveraging geospatial technology to deliver measurable business impact.

• Design, develop, and deploy web-based and mobile GIS applications using industry-standard platforms and programming languages
• Analyze complex geospatial datasets and create compelling visualizations and interactive maps that communicate spatial insights effectively
• Manage and optimize geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and efficient retrieval of spatial information
• Conduct spatial analysis and modeling to support business intelligence, urban planning, infrastructure development, and environmental management initiatives
• Customize and configure GIS software solutions (such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and related tools) to meet organizational requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including stakeholders, developers, and data analysts to gather requirements and deliver tailored GIS solutions
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for GIS applications, workflows, and technical specifications
• Perform quality assurance testing and troubleshooting to ensure GIS applications function reliably and meet performance standards
• Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, tools, and best practices, and recommend innovations to enhance existing systems
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on GIS applications and geospatial analysis methodologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in GIS mapping, geospatial analysis, and application development
• Advanced proficiency with GIS software platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent tools
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar languages used in GIS development
• Demonstrated expertise in spatial data analysis, cartography, and map design
• Experience developing web-based GIS applications and working with web mapping frameworks
• Solid understanding of geospatial databases and spatial data management systems
• Knowledge of remote sensing principles and techniques
• Proficiency in data visualization and creating compelling geospatial representations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex geospatial concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Preferred: Experience with cloud-based GIS platforms and services
• Preferred: Familiarity with geospatial data standards and interoperability protocols
• Preferred: Portfolio or examples of previous GIS projects demonstrating technical proficiency